OAA victory adds to wins

Cagers handed OAA Red foe North Farmington their first loss in the season after turning on the heat in the second half of the game last Friday, 42-36. ‘We got them at home but defending your home court takes more,? said Dan Fife, Clarkston Varsity Boys Basketball long-time head coach. ‘You have to take care […]

Ready, set, splash

Before Jordan Zendejas hits the diving board this week at state finals, he will be listening to his iPod and tuning the rest of the world out. ‘I am not thinking about the competition because that usually throws me off,? said Zendejas. ‘Even if there is one day and no competition I can get really […]

Ready to wrestle

Grapplers around the state will be filing into the Palace of Auburn Hills this week to be crowned state champion. Clarkston will be sending six grapplers to represent the team, including senior Alex Popp for his third year at states. ‘The last two years I didn’t wrestle good,? said Popp. ‘This year I know what […]

Cagers build character

Two close games in the OAA Red closed the Cagers? last week of the regular season. After losing to West Bloomfield in a double overtime last Tuesday, the Wolves entered their home turf to play rivals Pontiac Northern for what could be the last time. The battle ensued and after four quarters of nail-biting, jaw-dropping […]

Athlete of the Week

Clarkston resident Justin Semmes signed his name to the sheets in front of him on Feb. 4, finalizing his choice for college in the fall. After looking at Iowa and Michigan and receiving an offer from Westpointe University, he chose Miami University in Ohio. ‘When I went on my official visit they made me feel […]

Season ends in shutout

Tyler Frakes and Dan Smith remained on the ice after the game ended and shared a few laughs with their opponents. Despite the shutout loss of five points to Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, the seniors took the time to show good sportsmanship before heading to the locker room. The Wolves contained their opponents during the […]

Wendi’s Word: A column by Wendi Reardon

Finally, spring is literally around the corner. Friday gave us a nice glimpse of what is to come – sunshine, a slight breeze, blue skies. But as we say hello to spring and all of the spring sports that began their first practice this week, we also bid farewell to the winter sports. Swim and […]

Second period rally for win

As drivers were outside battling the snow covering the roads, the Wolves were inside Birmingham Ice Arena battling the home team in a OAA crossover match. A spark in the second period boosted the Clarkston Hockey team to win the game, 9-4. ‘We had a lot of goals,? said head coach Bryan Krygier. ‘We didn’t […]

Athlete of the Week

Junior Drake Gentile scored his hat trick before the Clarkston Hockey team hit the halfway point in their game against Birmingham United last Thursday. He scored within the first four minutes of the first period then twice in the next period with his third goal with 10:20 remaining. ‘I am glad he showed up,? said […]

Gridiron heroes honored during end of season banquet

The 2013 MHSAA Division 1 Football State Champions reflected on the 13-1 epic fall season on Sunday night at Clarkston High School during their football banquet. They received their letters, medals as well as their state championship rings. Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle also stopped by to proclaim Jan. 12 as Clarkston Wolves Football Day. […]